Fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled” error by disabling BitLocker, unlocking with a recovery key, or deleting the partition.

Microsoft warned customers this week of incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors being shown in some managed Windows environments.

Windows 11, Windows 10, and even older versions come pre-installed with a security and encryption feature called BitLocker. It enables users to encrypt everything on the drive where Windows is ...

Officially, this also applies to Windows 11; Microsoft even lists BitLocker device encryption first in its Home vs. Pro comparison. So what’s this all about?

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors in some managed Windows environments.

Various versions of Windows include the option to use BitLocker, which is Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool. What is encryption?

Last month's BitLocker Recovery bug should be a wake-up call for everyone who owns a Windows PC. Make sure you have a copy of your recovery key so you can avoid being locked out of your data files ...

If Microsoft had been planning to implement BitLocker more widely, that could explain the strict requirement for Windows 11 machines to have a TPM.

Various versions of Windows include the option to use BitLocker, which is Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool. Here’s what to know.

Essential security for your Windows PC's files. Here's everything you need to know to get started and thrive.

Microsoft has finally managed to resolve a bug related to BitLocker encryption reporting. The issue was first confirmed in October last year, and it has finally been fixed on Windows 11 21H2.